Workshops at my home studio
I believe creativity goes hand-in-hand with curiosity!
My workshops include fundamental techniques as well as time for experimentation, because I believe that's the best way to learn. I explain what's likely to happen if the technique isn't followed, then I encourage students to follow their curiosity.
Class sizes are limited, and not suitable for children. All materials are provided.
Register below. My home studio is in Citrus Heights California. The address will be provided with your confirmed registration.
Explore the transformation ordinary recycling!
What you’ll learn:
Learn a simple method to make handmade paper from ordinary recycling scraps, plant fiber and kitchen waste using a household blender and just a small amount of water. Add color from tissue paper and texture using plant fiber and other botanicals.
You’ll learn the basic techniques of forming, pressing, casting and drying that can be applied to a variety of papermaking projects. All workshop materials are included.
What you’ll create:
You’ll take home 2-3 sheets of textured paper dried during the workshop, and 6 – 8 additional sheets of 6x6 handmade paper to dry at home.
Where:
My home studio in Citrus Heights, California. Address will be provided with registration.
Dates:
Sunday November 30, 1 pm – 4 pm
Monday January 29, 1 pm – 4 pm
Class size:
Limited to 8 participants; not suitable for children. Workshop may be canceled with 2 days’ notice and full refund if few than 3 people are registered.
Creative Community:
Once you’ve taken this workshop, you’ll be invited to join our creative community on Facebook, and participate in drop-in Paper Play Dates on second and fourth Fridays at my home studio. (on hiatus for the holidays - resuming in 2026)
What we’ll learn:
In this full day workshop, you'll learn the basics of eco-printing, using the natural elements of vinegar, rust, moisture, pressure and heat to transfer naturally occurring plant pigments to silk and paper. For comparison, you’ll also have the opportunity to test a variety of leaves on pre-mordanted cotton test strips. Mordanting is the method in which the substrate (fabric or paper) is prepared to receive dye.
This eco printing intensive is best for curious creatives who want a thorough introduction to eco printing. Participants will receive a handout recapping the steps followed in the workshop, along with recommended online resources should you want to take a deeper dive.
What you’ll create:
You'll print a 14 X 60 inch silk crepe de chine scarf using your choice of Eucalyptus, Rose, Cotinus and other leaves along with onion skins. These botanicals produce beautiful prints of purple, green and red-orange.
You’ll also create ecoprints on watercolor paper using Fall leaves that have fully developed their tannins. I'll provide a list of 'good printers' in advance so you can gather your own materials if you'd like - though I will have enough for everyone.
You'll take home at least 4 prints on paper and a beautiful luxurious one-of-a-kind scarf, co-created by nature and you!
Where:
My home studio in Citrus Heights, Calif. Address will be provided with registration. We’ll work in an inside (garage) work area, with steps involving the dye pot held outdoors.
Dates:
Last workshop of 2025: 9 am to 4pm on November 22 (price increases in 2026)
Bring a bag lunch
Class size:
Limited to 4 participants; not suitable for children. Workshop may be canceled with 2 days’ notice and full refund if fewer than 3 people are registered.
Cancelation
The workshop may be canceled and rescheduled in the event of intense rain. Full refund will be offered if the rescheduled date is not convenient for you.
In this half-day workshop you'll learn the basics of eco-printing on paper. The trees are getting ready for winter, but I’ve been saving the ‘good printers’ to work with over the winter.
Working with leaf prints on paper is a simpler process than working with wearables, since we don’t need to be so concerned about repeated washing or extended exposure to light.
We’ll tap into the natural elements of rust, moisture, pressure and heat to transfer naturally occurring plant pigments to pre-treated watercolor paper - and test other types of paper as well. You’ll learn different approaches to bundling paper for the dye pot.
You’ll also learn about mordanting and pre-treating cellulose fiber to prepare it to accept natural pigment from plants.
Where
My home studio in Citrus Heights, Calif. Address will be provided with registration. We’ll work in an inside (garage) work area, with steps involving the dye pot held outdoors.
Dates
Wednesday December 10th from 1 - 4:30 pm
Saturday January 3rd from 9 am to 1 pm (bring a bag lunch)
Class Size
Limited to 6 participants; not suitable for children. Workshop may be canceled with 2 days’ notice and full refund if fewer than 3 people are registered.
Cancelation
The workshop may be canceled and rescheduled in the event of intense rain. Full refund will be offered if the rescheduled date is not convenient for you.